Weekly Yoga and Pilates classes
MONDAYMORNING 10.30: PILATES
WEDNESDAYMORNING 11.15 PILATES BASIC
WEDNESDAYMORNING 10.00 POWERYOGA
THURSDAYEVENING 17.45: YOGA
I am very happy we can do Yoga-and Pilatesclasses in the danceschool in Kalidonia . Its a perfect location for the whole year. Warm in winter and cool in summer. There are yogamats available but if you have your own, you can take it. Wear comfortable clothes to move easily ( like legging or yogapants) Both Yoga and Pilates is best to do on bare feet. So please leave your shoes at the door or on the side of the class. To not get distracted, switch of your phone or leave it at home. The yogastyle is mainly Hatha Yoga this is the basic form of Yoga. On this website there is information for you if you want to know what Yoga is and the content of the lessons: Home and about Pilates: Pilates
Classes will be in ENGLISH
If you have any questions, please contact me. Down at this page you can see the schedule
00306943998097 Corina de Groote
Ashtanga Yoga
It is also known as Power Yoga. Ashtanga Yoga is a serie of excersices performed in Vinyasa style. The original series (there are 6) is built up by K. Pattabhi Jois. It is based from the Hatha Yoga. So many of the asana´s can be already familiair for you, now we practise it in a constant stream. We start with parts of the 1st serie . The warming up consists of Sunsalutation A+B. Because you are moving intense your body is warming up. And for the whole class you stay in this warm temperature to make your muscles warm and move easily. Like in the traditional Ashtanga Yoga we will work with the Ujjayi breathing technique (oceanbreath) The features for ashtanga are power , discipline and endurance. So if you like to move intensive and want to bring your yoga practice to the next level; Ashtanga is definitely your new challenge. Every wednesdaymorning 10.00
Always dreamed to be upside down ? In this masterclass you will learn inversions in a safe way. With the strategic warming up your body gets prepared to be up side down and you will learn the mechanics and foundations in order to understand what you are doing and how you keep control of your body in every step of the way. You will learn 2 different inversions (headstands) : Bound headstand (left picture) and Tripod (picture down) headstand. So you can try and find out what is for you the best and easiest option. Every body is different so there is 1 way to find out: Just give it a try on this wednesdaymorning in Kalidonia. We will practice on the wall and you can continue your practice at home to master this inversions. You will find out that this will boost your confidence and see things more clear. When you stand on your head there is some pressure on your neck but with a proper warming up and if you follow my instructions your neck will be fine. Only if you have serious neckinjury I would not recommand you to be on your head. I will also bring my feetupchair (picture on the right) and offer you the opportunity to use this . With this feetup chair there is no pressure on the neck because the neck is free as you can see in the picture.
This workshop is for everybody who wants to learn a headstand , it is kind of fun and playfull to do what you did so easily as a child and I am happy to guide you to do this again but it is your own responsbility: if you attend this class you need to be aware of your own safety and be able to understand my instructions and follow them. In this way we can be sure we have a safe and pleasant practice for the whole group. Looking forward to do this with you. Yoga is for everybody and you can do so much more than you think.
What are chakra's
Chakras are the energy centers. They are located in our energy body along the spinal colum. The energy is moving like spinning wheels at the chakras. They facilitate the flow of life force energy (prana) through the body. When all chakra s are balanced and unblocked it contributes to overall health and welbeing. There are 7 main chakra's each associated with specific physical, emotional and spiritual qualities. When practising yoga, every posture is stimulating one or more chakra's. That is why you feel so good after yoga, your energy is flowing free through your body without restrictions.
Chakra Yoga
For 7 weeks the theme of our Yogaclasses will be the chakra points. We will bring our attention to the chakra's , where you can feel them in your body and the emotions they represent. Every chakra has it s own frequency, we will practice the mantra's and also the music during class will be in alignment with the frequenties of the chakra´s. And our postures will stimulate each and every chakra during this weeks.
Starting October 17 with the rootchakra
October 24 Sacral Chakra
October 31 Solar Plexus
November 7 Heart Chakra
November 14 Throat Chakra
November 21 Third eye
November 28 Crown Chakra
On request there can be a Nidra session scheduled
What is Yoga Nidra?
When you practise Yoga Nidra your body and mind becomes in a state of deep relaxation. It s also called "Sleep Yoga" Your body is in the state as just before you fall asleep but your mind stays consious and aware. While you lay down on your mat, covered with a blanket, all you have to do is keep listening and follow the direction.
'Most people go to sleep without releasing their tensions in advance this is called Nidra, Nidra means sleep. However Yoga Nidra is the sleep after all burdens fall from you. This is about a completely different and higher quality"
Swami Satyananda Sarawati
During Yoga Nidra you can set a San Calpa, this is an intention you set for yourself in a short positive line. This is a very powerfull way to make changes in your life in a positive direction. By setting this intention there is a seed planted in your deep consiousness. Everybody is welcome to join this special Yoga session . Usually we have an active Hatha class on thursdaynight but this time it s all about rest, comfort, recharge and meditation. How can you prepare yourself? Wear comfortable and warm clothes. The studio is warm and there are mats and blankets available. Maybe you like to think about the Sancalpa you want to use during this Nidra session. A Sancalpa is an intention for yourself in a simple, short and positive line. Something you want to accomplish or wish for. Dont't force yourself and keep it simple. If anything comes up in your mind, you can use that and if nothing comes up, here are some examples to use untill you have your own SanCalpa:
I AM LOVE
I AM ENOUGH
I AM AT PEACE
I ACCEPT MYSELF UNCONDITIONALLY
I ATTRACT ABUNDANCE
Everything is possible !
